Nikon D80 vs. Nikon D200 Scene - High ISO

It will be interesting to compare these two cameras at 1600 ISO and see if Nikon has set the noise reduction algorithms different according to the camera’s predicted audience.
Nikon D80: Jpeg Fine, Optimize Image: Normal, AutoWB, ISO1600, 1/125,
Nikkor 50mm@f9
Nikon […]

Nikon D80 vs. Nikon D200 Studio Scene - Low ISO

These two cameras are pretty close in their specifications. Still, it will be intersting compare their image quality and see if Nikon had improved it in the D80.
Nikon D80: Jpeg Fine, Optimize Image: Normal, AutoWB, ISO100, 1/8,
Nikkor 50mm@f9
Nikon D200: Jpeg Fine, Optimize Image: Normal, AutoWB, ISO100, 1/8,
Nikkor 50mm@f9

Nikon D80

Nikon D200

Sharpening
Nikon aimed the D80 […]

Canon EOS 400D vs. Nikon D80 Studio Scene - High ISO

Although these two cameras are far a part one from another, both price wise and market share wise, it’s the first time in a long time that there is a possibility to compare between Nikon and Canon under the same resolution.
Canon EOS 400D: Jpeg Fine, PS: Standard, AutoWB, ISO1600, 1/100,
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Canon EOS 400D vs. Nikon D80 Studio Scene - Low ISO

Although these two cameras are far a part one from another, both price wise and market share wise, it’s the first time in a long time that there is a possibility to compare between Nikon and Canon under the same resolution.
Canon EOS 400D: Jpeg Fine, PS: Standard, AutoWB, ISO100, 1/6,
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Color Transformation Database

A database of color transformations of cameras we tested. Test cameras are included in the tags.

Noise analysis DB

A database of noise readings from cameras we tested. Test cameras are included in the tags.

Nikon’s new 3D 51 points Dynamic AF

Nikon has finally caught up with Canon on autofocus with the Nikon D3/D300, at least in theory.
By having a large number of focus points the camera has more signal to process if the object gets bigger (moves towards the camera) or gets smaller (moves away from the camera). It is also possible to track […]

High ISO with DPP should and can be better

We have already established that Canon’s current noise reduction system is excellent. However, you can only take advantage of the new system by using JPEGs produced internally by the camera (As of today the EOS 40D, the EOS 1D Mark III and the EOS 1Ds Mark III are using Canon’s new noise reduction system).
Many […]

KG Focus Finder for Autofocus tracking

Download Focus Finder droplet (Mac / PC)
Focus Finder is a Photoshop droplet that can find the focus point in your images. Just drag and drop any image on the droplet and Focus Finder will attempt to find the strongest most detailed part of the image. A […]